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Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Review: To Live Is Christ To Die Is Gain

I have finished listening to a book called To Live Is Christ To Die Is Gain by Matt Chandler and Jared C. Wilson and is read by David Cochran Heath.

About the book:
The short book of Philippians is one of the most quoted in the Bible, yet
Paul wrote it not for the popular sound bites, but to paint a picture of a
mature Christian faith. While many give their lives to Jesus, few then go on to
live a life of truly vibrant faith.

In this disruptively inspiring book, Chandler offers tangible ways to develop
a faith of pursuing, chasing, knowing, and loving Jesus. Because if we clean up
our lives but don't get Jesus, we've lost! So let the goal be Him. To live is
Christ, to die is gain—this is the message of the letter. Therefore, our lives
should be lived to Him, through Him, for Him, with Him, about
Him—everything should be about Jesus.

My thoughts:
I wasn't sure what to expect when I signed up to review this book. At first it was hard for me to get into the book and follow along as I listened. For this reason I would like to listen to the first couple of chapters again and see if I get anything new out of it. I did enjoy the book though the longer I listened and was encouraged as a Christian. Philippians is one of my favorite books of the Bible and as the author says there are many well-quoted verses from this book. What stuck out to me was to be reminded that these were not just nice little sayings. To be reminded of what Paul was living and had endured was an encouragement to me. I also liked how the author talked about early Christians in great detail. This made these Christians seem more real to me than they have previously reading about them.

The narrator David Cochran Heath did a good job reading and I enjoyed listening to him read.

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I've been married for 16 blessed and amazing years to my college sweetheart who is my best friend. God knew exactly what I needed when He gave me my husband! Our blessing Caleb is a 12 year old 8th grader. We are so proud of him. We had a new son, Titus, born in April 2015. He is such a blessing! We also have had two miscarriages, one in January 2003 and one in April 2013. I feel extremely thankful to be a stay at home Mom.
I love reading, singing, writing, and spending time with my boys. I also enjoy volunteering.
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One of my favorite verses is Matthew 5:16--"Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in Heaven."

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It is my purpose through blogging to encourage others in their daily lives, to develop and strengthen friendships, to share tidbits of my personal life, and to glorify God in all I write that I might shine His light to anyone who reads as I continue on this path through both "Raindrop & Rainbow" days towards Heaven.